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Ingredients
for
4
Spring Salad with Cubed Cheese
10 min.
Time:
Ingredientsfor
- Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed spring greens (such as arugula, sorrel, young dandelion, watercress, etc.)
- 1 ¾ cups diced Cheese (Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Gouda; may substitute cheese of your choosing)
- 2 Tbsps Fruit Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 5 Tbsps olive oil
- salt (to taste)
- freshly ground Black pepper (to taste)
- 1 handful Edible flowers (such as pansies; dandelions and daisies)
Preparation
1.
Rinse the mixed greens and pat or spin dry. Divide between salad bowls and sprinkle with diced cheese.
2.
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, oil, salt and pepper until well mixed. Drizzle over salad and garnish with fresh edible flowers. Serve.
Healthy, because
Healthy, because
Cheese adds protein and calcium, while spring greens infuse this dish with fiber and vitamins.
Even smarter
Even smarter
Add hardboiled eggs to make this dish even heartier and add more protein.